Pistachio Buttered Asparagus |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 8 Minutes |
Ready In: 18 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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The nuts add a great flavor to the tender asparagus. Quick, easy and elegant! Ingredients:
3 lbs asparagus, tough ends snapped off |
3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine |
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
3/4 teaspoon dried marjoram |
3/4 cup pistachio nut, chopped |
Directions:
1. In a 5 to 6 quart pan, cook asparagus, uncovered, in boiling water to cover until just barely tender when pierced, 5-8 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, melt butter with lemon juice, marjoram and pistachios until sizzling.
3. Drain asparagus well and arrange on serving platter.
4. Pour sauce over the cooked asparagus.
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